MCQ 1. Lab-grown “cow-free” milk, as developed by Israel-based Remilk, is primarily produced using which technology?
Remilk uses precision fermentation, where microorganisms produce bioidentical dairy proteins. It is not cell-culture; hence option C is wrong.
MCQ 2. With reference to precision-fermented milk, consider the following statements:
1. It eliminates methane emissions associated with traditional dairy.
2. It contains lactose, just like natural cow’s milk.
3. It requires significantly less water compared to conventional dairy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• Lactose comes from cows → lab-grown milk uses no lactose → statement 2 is incorrect.
• Precision fermentation drastically reduces methane, water, land use.
MCQ 3. Why is lab-grown dairy considered a “climate-positive” food technology?
1. It reduces dependence on livestock.
2. It leads to lower land and water use.
3. It releases more nitrous oxide than traditional dairy.
Select the correct answer:
• Statement 3 is wrong — does not release more nitrous oxide.
• 1 & 2 lift major pressures on natural ecosystems.
MCQ 4. In the context of global food systems, which of the following best describes “alternative proteins”?
Alternative proteins = plant-based + precision fermented + cultured proteins.
MCQ 5. The commercial rollout of lab-grown milk is significant for India because:
1. India is the world’s largest milk producer.
2. It may disrupt rural livelihoods dependent on dairy.
3. It eliminates the need for regulation under FSSAI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• Statement 3 is wrong FSSAI regulations will be crucial for synthetic dairy.
MCQ 6. The Himalayan Black Bear in India is listed under which of the following?
1. Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
2. CITES Appendix I
3. IUCN Vulnerable Category
Select the correct answer:
• WPA: Schedule II, not Schedule I → statement 1 incorrect.t.
• Correct: CITES Appendix I + IUCN Vulnerable.
MCQ 7. The Himalayan Black Bear is naturally found in which of the following Indian regions?
1. Western Ghats
2. Ladakh
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand
Select the correct answer:
• Not found in Western Ghats (only Sloth Bear there).
• Present in Ladakh, Arunachal, Uttarakhand.
MCQ 8. The major reason for increased human–bear conflict in the Himalayas is:
Climate change → loss of nut-bearing trees → bears move into villages.
MCQ 9. With reference to Himalayan Black Bears, consider the following statements:
1. They are strict carnivores.
2. They hibernate throughout the winter without coming out.
3. They are excellent tree climbers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
• Omnivorous → statement 1 wrong.
• Hibernation is partial → statement 2 wrong.
• Very good climbers → statement 3 correct.
MCQ 10. Which of the following protected areas are known habitats of the Himalayan Black Bear?
1. Dachigam National Park
2. Namdapha National Park
3. Nagarhole National Park
4. Great Himalayan National Park
Which of the above is/are correct?
• Nagarhole NP (Karnataka) is in Western Ghats → no Himalayan Black Bear there.
• Found in Dachigam (J&K), Namdapha (Arunachal), GHNP (HP).